Harrison Jones (footballer)
| Harrison Jones | |||
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| Personal information | |||
| Date of birth | 25 February 2001 | ||
| Original team(s) | Calder Cannons (NAB League) | ||
| Draft | No. 30, 2019 national draft | ||
| Debut | 20 March 2021, Essendon vs. Hawthorn, at Marvel Stadium | ||
| Height | 196 cm (6 ft 5 in) | ||
| Weight | 88 kg (194 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Essendon | ||
| Number | 23 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2020– | Essendon | 52 (53) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2024. | |||
| Career highlights | |||
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| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Harrison Jones (born 25 February 2001) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for Essendon in the Australian Football League (AFL).
Early football
[edit]Jones played junior football with the Gisborne Rookies in the Riddell District Football League.[1] He attended Salesian College (Rupertswood) before moving to Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School, where he played football for the school.[2] His school football coach likened him to St Kilda great Nick Riewoldt due to his 'enormous work-rate'.[3] Jones played for the Calder Cannons in the NAB League,[4] where he played predominantly as a ruck. Over his two seasons with the Cannons, he played 15 games, averaged 9.3 hitouts and 12.8 disposals.[5] He also played for Vic Metro in the 2019 AFL Under 18 Championships, where he kicked 4 goals from 4 games, and averaged 9.3 disposals.[5]
AFL career
[edit]Jones was drafted by Essendon with pick 30 in the 2019 AFL draft, their first selection of the draft.[6]
Having not made a senior appearance in his first season at the club, Jones debuted in round 1 of the 2021 AFL season[7][8] On debut, Jones collected 13 disposals and kicked 3 behinds. In round 14 against Hawthorn, Jones was nominated for Rising Star kicking 2 goals and 1 behind.[9] The following week, Jones was nominated for Goal of the year against Melbourne.[10] Having played the first 16 matches of the season, Jones suffered a foot injury which ruled him out for the rest of the season.[11][12]
Jones' injury troubles continued over the next couple of seasons, with an ankle injury sidelining him for the first half of the 2022 season,[13] making his return in round 11.[14] In 2023, Jones only managed 5 matches before he was ruled out for the rest of the season with a stress fracture in his back, while also being sent for an ankle reconstruction with the goal of having his ankle issues fixed by the next season.[15] Jones signed a one-year extension to remain at Essendon for 2024.[16]
In 2024, Jones was finally able to put together a full season of football, playing 21 of a possible 23 games and deployed in a new role on the wing.[17][18] Jones hit a trigger on his contract for an extra season, having surpassed 10 games played in the season, to remain with the club for 2025.[19]
Statistics
[edit]- Statistics are correct to the end of 2024.[20]
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| Season | Team | No. | Games | Totals | Averages (per game) | ||||||||||||
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| G | B | K | H | D | M | T | G | B | K | H | D | M | T | ||||
| 2020 | Essendon | 23 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | Essendon | 23 | 16 | 20 | 6 | 77 | 40 | 117 | 57 | 21 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 4.8 | 2.5 | 7.3 | 3.6 | 1.3 |
| 2022 | Essendon | 23 | 10 | 13 | 5 | 44 | 32 | 76 | 28 | 14 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 4.4 | 3.2 | 7.6 | 2.8 | 1.4 |
| 2023 | Essendon | 23 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 29 | 16 | 45 | 21 | 4 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 5.8 | 3.2 | 9.0 | 4.2 | 0.8 |
| 2024 | Essendon | 23 | 21 | 18 | 11 | 145 | 83 | 228 | 103 | 32 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 6.9 | 4.0 | 10.9 | 4.9 | 1.5 |
| Career | 52 | 53 | 26 | 295 | 171 | 466 | 209 | 71 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 5.7 | 3.3 | 9.0 | 4.0 | 1.4 | ||
References
[edit]- ^ Murray, Tara (2 December 2019). "Calder Cannons pair live AFL dream". Northern Star Weekly. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
- ^ Walsh, Conor (29 November 2019). "Dodoro's draft wrap". essendonfc.com.au. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
- ^ Higgins, Ben (4 July 2019). "Harry Jones bolts into AFL draft calculations, running ability compared to a great of the game". The Courier Mail. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
- ^ Ryan, Peter (28 November 2021). "Essendon recruit Jones to add forward depth as Daniher question remains". The Age. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
- ^ a b "Harrison Jones". Aussie Rules Draft Central. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
- ^ Walsh, Conor (28 November 2019). "Pick 30: Harrison Jones". essendonfc.com.au. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
- ^ Pereira, Aaron (18 March 2021). "Two debutants headline new-look Bombers outfit for Hawks clash". AFL Media. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
- ^ Cotton, Ben (18 March 2021). "Nik Cox and Harrison Jones two of FIVE Bombers to debut against Hawks". ZeroHanger. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
- ^ "Essendon vs Hawthorn - Player Stats". AFLTables. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
- ^ "Jones receives GOTY nomination". essendonfc.com.au. 28 June 2021. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
- ^ "Rising Bomber ruled out, could miss season". afl.com.au. 17 July 2021.
- ^ "Surgery rules Bombers forward out of finals". theage.com.au. 23 August 2021.
- ^ "Big injury blow for Essendon on eve of season". afl.com.au. 12 March 2022.
- ^ "Saints swing axe on star after two games; Cats blood another debutant: Teams". Fox Sports (Australia). 27 May 2022.
- ^ "Bomber blow as young forward ruled out for the year". afl.com.au. 25 May 2023.
- ^ "Bryan, Jones sign on". Essendon Football Club. 4 September 2023.
- ^ "Jones revelling in new wing role". Essendon Football Club. 6 July 2024.
- ^ "Wing and a prayer: Role change invigorates injury-hit Don's career". Townsville Bulletin. 19 July 2024.
- ^ "Free agency set for change, Don in talks, latest on guns". afl.com.au. 30 May 2024.
- ^ "Harry Jones". AFLTables. Retrieved 17 May 2021.